Mathematics and the sciences Biology, Chemistry and Physics have historically been some of the most popular and successful subjects at Ashbourne. This is due to the vast expertise of the teaching staff in the department alongside the small class sizes and ample facilities that Ashbourne offers. Science students at Ashbourne will find that they are guided through a breadth of topics in these disciplines at a level that they understand. Students will benefit from the longstanding experience of tutors such as Dr Barry Rhule, who teaches Physics and Maths, Chris Todd, who teaches Chemistry, and John Wilson, who teaches Biology and is also Director of Studies at the college. The college has two working laboratories, fully equipped with facilities for practical and experimental work. Students wishing to apply for medicine at university will be guided through the process via Ashbourne's Medical Programme.